Charles Lister
Charles Lister is a prominent expert on Middle Eastern affairs, particularly focusing on the Syrian conflict and Kurdish issues. He serves as a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute and has contributed extensively to discussions on geopolitics, security, and the dynamics of regional conflicts. His insights are frequently sought in media and academic circles, especially regarding the complexities of the Syrian civil war and the role of Kurdish forces in the region.
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Charles Lister is a prominent expert on Syria who provided data on the violence in the region.
Una Siria en ruinas y dividida trata de levantarse un año después de la caída de Al Assad
Panama· 2025-12-09
Charles Lister is an analyst at the Middle East Institute who commented on the encouraging results of the indirect parliamentary elections in Syria.
Syrien: Eine Wahl voller Mängel, die trotzdem Hoffnung macht - Politik
Germany· 2025-10-07
Charles Lister commented on Israel's strategy regarding the Druze community in Syria.
גם אם בן גביר וסמוטריץ' יפרשו, לנתניהו יש תוכנית להצלת שלטונו / נדב איל
Israel· 2025-07-19
Charles Lister commented on the implications of Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear program.
Donald Trump faces huge test as peacemaker
Australia· 2025-06-13
Charles Lister wrote about the potential recovery of Syria with the lifting of American sanctions.
Trump anuncia levantamento de sanções à Síria sob novo governo
Liechtenstein· 2025-05-14
Charles Lister stated that the meeting could be a critical moment for Syria.
ترامب يرفع العقوبات عن سوريا ويلتقى أحمد الشرع غدًا فى الرياض
Egypt· 2025-05-13
Charles Lister commented on the fragility of Syria's situation post-Assad.
After Assad’s fall, economic problems are Syrians’ biggest concern – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-20
Charles Lister is a senior fellow and head of the Syria Initiative at the Middle East Institute.
On the frontlines of the Israeli incursion into Syria – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-06
Charles Lister, head of the Syria Programme at the US-based Middle East Institute, has counted more than 70 ground incursions into south-west Syria since February.
Israel-Turkey tensions escalate over Syria
United Kingdom· 2025-04-04
Charles Lister described the agreement between the transitional government and the Kurds as a 'historical moment of hope'.
Übergangsregierung und Kurden erreichen Übereinkunft
Switzerland· 2025-03-13
Charles Lister is a Syria expert who described the situation as a 'moment of truth' for the country.
Gewaltausbruch in Syrien: Droht ein neuer Bürgerkrieg?Switzerland· 2025-03-07
Lister believes it will be very difficult to demilitarize groups like the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
Αφοπλισμός σε ναρκοπέδιο – Οι αστερίσκοι πίσω από το ιστορικό μήνυμα Οτσαλάν
Greece· 2025-02-27
